How To Fix SIG631 - External signature: Strategy &1 was changed or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIG - Digital Signature

• Message number: 631

• Message text: External signature: Strategy &1 was changed or does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIG631 - External signature: Strategy &1 was changed or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SIG631, which states "External signature: Strategy &1 was changed or does not exist," typically occurs in the context of digital signatures or electronic document processing within SAP systems. This error indicates that the signature strategy referenced in the system is either not found or has been modified in a way that is incompatible with the current configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Strategy: The signature strategy specified in the configuration does not exist in the system.
  Changed Strategy: The signature strategy has been modified or deleted after it was initially set up, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified signature strategy.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings related to the external signature process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Strategy Existence:
  
  Check if the signature strategy referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in